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US Air Force prepares next stage of E-3 Sentry modernisation

12th May 2026

The USAF intends to conduct the second phase of the DRAGON programme from FY2026 to FY2030, while the future of the E3 replacement remains unknown.

First Canadian River-class destroyer to have its keel laid in June

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First Canadian River-class destroyer to have its keel laid in June

12th May 2026

Currently at the block fabrication and construction stage, the HMCS Fraser’s keel-laying ceremony is scheduled to take place next month as a step towards increasing the Royal Canadian Navy's anti-submarine and air defence capabilities.

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US Space Force’s next-generation missile warning system moves forward with $500 million in new contracts

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7th May 2025

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6th May 2025

Notable projects under the Weapons Sector Research Framework (WSRF) contract include the British Army determining the impact of a vehicle-mounted laser weapon on drones and testing a vehicle-mounted Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon (R...

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StormShroud enters service with UK RAF to suppress enemy air defences

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L3Harris expands footprint across Europe via Everest NL and new contracts

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USSOCOM outlines acquisition priorities for FY2026

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23rd April 2025

The service is seeking all-domain autonomous and counter-robotic solutions as well as deep sensing and assured access technologies.

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